Hmm… don’t you guys think of the title kinda’ ironic??? Well, with the advent of various social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and more… the secrets that we have laid kept in the deepest part our ourselves doesn’t have any room in these social media sites and this is a FACT. Obviously, this article’s title should be 3 Tips Why You Should Keep Your Secrets away from the Social Networking Sites but it’s rather long and I am pretty sure that most readers would not bother to take a look at blog entries with negative impact on them. This is the reason why I opt to use the reverse psychology technique.

If you think that this blog is not for you because you always love to advertise everything as in everything that happens to you online… well, have a second thought, as what I am about to tell you may someday save you from being a subject of gossip all around the world. Thus, I suggest that you have to continue reading this blog entry till the very last item that I have written because this is made especially for you. Now, Let us get started.

1). Watch out for haters

Yes haters… oh please don’t say that nobody hates you because I believe that there isn’t anyone in the world who doesn’t have any born hater of her style, personality, way of talking or even her way of thinking. What I am trying to point out here is that, nobody is perfect and that there is always someone among the people whom you met who may not have the same vibrations as you (face it!!!).

You are probably wondering about your hater’s connection to the secrets which you think are well kept by Mr. Facebook or whatsoever social account which you own. The truth is, they aren’t, it’s an observable fact that most haters would surely find a way to stalk on your account to figure out what is happening with your life and if they spot something controversial???? Bingo!!! You have just gotten yourself into the limelight as they try to spread the news about it. What makes it even worst are the comments which your friends maybe telling you about their reactions to the newly discovered controversial secret which you just made it vulnerable to be a trending issue because of social media sites.

2). Watch out for misunderstanding

I just can’t help but smile upon thinking of what to say on this part of my article. I am pretty sure that you would agree with me if I say that the website is the perfect place to make the whole word see the sweetest pose which you and your opposite sex friend have shared. You have to be careful with this situation. Ask me why and I will explain it in detail. Okay, I guess, I have already observed several situations which I think makes it justifiable for be to think that “sweet” photo shoots with your opposite sex friend creates an ambiguous reaction to the one looking at it (I hope its not your parter). Newspapers, radios and televisions have already cited stories of fights and killings just because of jealousy coming from a social networking site photo or comment which was read or seen by the owner’s partner.

3). Watch out for Obsessed People

Social networking sites are known to be the melting pot of people with several personalities and way of living. I know that it is not bad to befriend people coming from other parts of the world but, I must say that proper per-cautionary measures should be done. Disclosing once real name, address and other personal details may be extremely dangerous at some point. Aside from that, the act of posting too much sexy photos, which unfortunately is a fad among social media site users, may attract obsessed people who may think of something which you may not want to happen.

There!!! I have finally laid down what I am supposed to advise you, you may now stop reading this article if you found it uninteresting and corny. All I wish is to remind everyone to be socially responsible with whatever posts you put on your account. And before I forget, the 3 Best Ways to Keep Your Secrets Online is to Be careful, Be private and Keep them away from being posted. In short, if you do not want people to publicly discover them, YOU MIGHT AS WELL REFRAIN FROM POSTING THEM.

Great reminders, Ron! This does not just apply to secrets. Even when it comes to ranting and venting out. It really irritates me on how there are lots of people out there that airs their garbage out there for everyone to see, like venting out about an argument they just had with a significant other or their ugly opinions towards other people. Not only do you give ammunition for other people to talk about you behind your back. It also turns off a lot of people and give them one more reason not to really trust you.

Self-promotion seems to be the thing nowadays, especially among social networking sites. And I definitely agree. There are some things that should be kept secret and things that should be shared to the world. Unfortunately, most of the time, people don’t know the difference.

You said it right. I’m so careful with the things I share over FB. I deleted a lot of so called “Friends” but not even close or interact with everyday. I have a few but under the restricted category. Why would I share things with them if they don’t have anything to do with me right? 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

As a rule, I only publish or post online what I am comfortable sharing with others, either those who know me or those who are complete strangers. I could sometimes be ambiguous or very general about things. I guess it helps that I don’t really want to be THAT popular.

So true, haters will do everything just to follow what you’re doing…as for me, i only shared the things I am willing to share and mostly I share past happening/event not what I am going to do for safety purposes..

*raises hand* I’ve been blogging for 8+ years and I’m guilty of over-sharing on all my blogs. But non of my friends “knew me” personally or have seen my face etc. That changed when Friendster/Facebook became popular. All of a sudden its cool to update everyone about your life. It’s cool to post your photos publicly on your blogs.

I think the internet gives us two gifts: anonymity & familiarity. I’ve experienced both. And I’m sticking with not putting a face on my handles. Anons rule?! *lol*

Hi Ron! What you said here are all very true! I myself is conscious of these things. I never post anything too personal as I believe that we also have to keep part of ourselves private.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

The best policy it to keep your secrets to yourself or you will be victimized by haters, misunderstood by the dumb or bullied by the obsessed. This does not happen in online media, these happens even when you are sharing your secrets to people around you =)